Replay: A Dallas Cowboys talk with David Moore (2/12/14)

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David Moore joins us at 1 p.m. Wednesday, but ask your questions now and he will have them when he arrives. Thanks for your readership!

by SportsDayDFW2/10/2014 7:22:37 PM

Another week, another Cowboys chat. I'm happy to be here with everyone. While things are relatively quiet now, it won't be long before things start popping. Next week, in fact, when the Cowboys join every other team in the league in Indianapolis for the combine.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:02:35 PM

won't Marinelli use bigger DT on the defense unlike Kiffins plan. I don't remember him having undersized DT's in Chicago, plus maybe larger ones can keep Lee from getting too many tackles and risking more injury?

by Tony2/12/2014 7:02:39 PM

Don't know that big is the key as much as talent and a relentless spirit. That is what Marinelli emphasizes. He wants his linemen to constantly attack the quarterback. That being said, bigger is always better as long as that person is quick. I would argue quick actually holds the edge over big in Marinelli's scheme.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:04:16 PM

I like Garrett but doesn't it seem for the Cowboys it would be better if they don't win this year then maybe Jerry will stop thinking they are in "reloading" stage and just blow up the team and start rebuilding?

by Tony2/12/2014 7:04:22 PM

My belief is everyone in the organization believes they have had enough years of not winning. This four-year playoff drought is the longest in the Jerry Jones era. If this team fails to make the playoffs again will there be changes in the coaching staff? No question. But blow up and rebuild? No, not as long as Tony Romo is the team's starting quarterback. Jones feels they have a chance to win now with Romo and won't consider blowing anything up unless his thoughts on Romo or the quarterback's health changes. Romo's departure will signal that major changes are on the way more than Garrett's.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:08:07 PM

Do you think the Cowboys will possibly make some moves before or during the draft to obtain more picks?

by Don2/12/2014 7:08:24 PM

I don't know if they will, but I believe they should. Let's compare Seattle and Dallas. Four years ago, the Seahawks were a 7-9 team. The Cowboys were 6-10. Seattle has had 39 drafts picks in the last four years to only 28 for Dallas. Seattle prefers to move back in the draft to acquire additional picks while the Cowboys have shown a penchant for turning two picks into one to move up in the draft. The Cowboys have so many needs on defense, more is better at this stage. At least it will give them a chance to get better.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:12:12 PM

Where do you stand on releasing some of the aging vets (Austin and Ware to name two) and cleaning up some of the cap mess?

by Mike2/12/2014 7:12:32 PM

If Austin doesn't agree to take a pay cut, much like Doug Free did last season, I think the two will part company. They may part ways regardless. If the Cowboys had a viable option behind Ware, I think you would see them take a hard line stance with him. But they don't. This club is so thin on talent in the defensive front that it will be difficult not to have Ware on the team next season. I believe they will convince themselves that 2013 was an aberration, not a sign of inevitable decline. If they had a better players behind Ware, I'm not sure they would view it the same way.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:15:32 PM

ware. romo. witten. how should they be regarded after their careers are over? i won't regard them too high because they never even came close to being champions. just my opinion.

by secret082/12/2014 7:15:47 PM

Witten will be regarded as one of the most prolific and consistent tight ends of his era. While not a great blocker, he's at least a willing one and better than many of the new era of tight ends that are used strictly as wide receivers. Ware will be regarded as one of the most prolific and consistent pass rushers of his generation. While playoff success would enhance their reputations, the lack of playoff success won't diminish their accomplishments. Romo is another matter. Quarterbacks in each generation are ultimately judged on statistics and titles. Not only would the failure to win a title impact Romo's legacy, the inability to win playoff games will dull what have been some impressive statistical accomplishments. His legacy will be defined by the team's lack of playoff success much more than Witten or Ware.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:19:52 PM

Who , if anyone, has the stones to stand up in the war room on draft day and tell JJ that he's wrong?

by Hal2/12/2014 7:20:08 PM

It's not simply a matter of who will do it. It's a matter of whether or not Jones will listen. That being said, Stephen Jones will forcefully stand up for what he believes in the draft room. So will Jason Garrett.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:21:39 PM

Jerry loves making the news. So, why not offer Lebron James ten million to play TE next year for us?

by Dwayne W2/12/2014 7:21:58 PM

I am now forwarding this idea to Jones for his consideration. The problem isn't doing it. The problem is what if LeBron says yes? With so many cap problems, if LeBron calls their bluff that's another $10 million they have to carve out of their bloated payroll.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:23:56 PM

IF& WHEN MILES LEAVES I HOPE THE BOYS TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT A DEEP THREAT WR W/GOOD HANDS LIKE MIKE DAVIS OR MATAVIS BRYANT!

by DRAFTMANE2/12/2014 7:24:18 PM

I believe they will.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:24:28 PM

Redskins and Giants -- will they contend in 2014?

by Moderator2/12/2014 7:25:02 PM

They should. My observation is not much separates the four teams in the NFC East. Now, if you ask me how the NFC East stacks up with the NFC West, that's another matter.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:26:04 PM

How much of a difference can Marinelli make as a Def Coord vs. his influence last year?

by William B.2/12/2014 7:26:33 PM

Well, he certainly was effective in Chicago. Overall, if the Cowboys can stay healthy, I think you will see them blitz even less than they did last season. You would hope he would be able to make better in-game adjustments than what we saw last season. He's one of the more respected defensive coaches in the league so I think you will notice differences. But they will be subtle. What this defense really needs, more than strategic and schematic brilliance, is better talent and health.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:29:04 PM

Why should a fan believe that there will be more offensive balance next year? Once the season starts, Garrett will be calling his same cockeyed gameplan which will lead to blown leads or turnovers late in the game, no?

by Peter P.2/12/2014 7:29:20 PM

You're exactly right. There is no reason for you to believe that there will be more offensive balance in the game plan next season. Garrett and Scott Linehan have put out enough tape through the years _ one of Garrett's favorite phrases _ to know who they are and what they're about. The key to me is execution. If the Cowboys execute better than they did this season, especially on third down, you will have the appearance of more balance than you've had in the past.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:31:25 PM

Cowboys make the playoffs in 2014 - yes or no?

by Johnny Football 2/12/2014 7:31:47 PM

Maybe? Hey, what do you expect? It's February.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:32:10 PM

We need to sign a nasty tough guy to fire up these softies - incognito would fit perfectly. This team is so soft it pathetic.

by Iron Mike2/12/2014 7:32:24 PM

I don't believe the intangibles _ or tangibles _ supplied by Richie Incognito will get this team over the hump.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:33:22 PM

Seattle practices the one's versus the one's all season long same as Jimmy Johnson use too. Why doesn't Opie Taylor (aka Garrett)?

by Richard 2/12/2014 7:33:47 PM

First of all, the defense didn't have enough healthy starters as the season unfolded for that philosophy to pay dividends. Secondly, Opie Taylor made a pretty good career for himself after he got out of Mayberry.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:37:17 PM

conceivably, when will the cowboys have another starting quarterback? i wish the team had started the process of grooming a young QB 2-3 years ago.

by secret082/12/2014 7:37:40 PM

Unless there are serious health ramifications going forward, it's hard to see a scenario where Romo isn't the starting quarterback here for the next three to four years. Minimum. Unless his level of performance declines dramatically, I'm not sure this team will seriously begin to groom a replacement for another two years.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:40:08 PM

So how progressive is the Cowboys locker room? Would they accept a gay player? Are there some guys who just wouldn't be able to function with a gay teammate, or are they professionals?

by Moderator2/12/2014 7:40:22 PM

Progressive isn't a word I would use to describe too many locker rooms in professional sports. But there are locker rooms that are more tolerant, inclusive and respectful than others. I would put the Cowboys locker room in that category. When Garrett keeps talking ab out the right kind of guys, he's not just talking about what they do on the field. That being said, would some players individually be uncomfortable. I'm sure they would. But that's true of any lockerroom around the league. I would also point out that if you are uncomfortable based on your personal views, that should have no impact in how you interact in a professional setting.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:43:47 PM

Why is the draft held in May? It's early, but is Jerry planning on moving up or down, or staying put?

by Mark2/12/2014 7:45:19 PM

The headquarters of the NFL draft has been Radio City Music Hall. That venue isn't available during the customary dates in April due to an Easter show, so the draft was pushed into May. Now that it's in May, it will stay there and the off-season schedule will be adjusted. As for your other question: is Jones planning on moving up, down or staying put? The answer is yes, yes and yes.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:47:34 PM

Do you expect any big revelation by the Cowboys after March 11 when free agency begins?

by John2/12/2014 7:48:06 PM

No. This team won't have the money necessary to make a big splash on the free agent market. That's not a bad thing. That doesn't mean they can't find a player or two to help.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:48:59 PM

You want a WR who can make a difference and is likely to be a free agent? My opinion the man is the Q. Anquan Boldin.

by Joe Cowboy2/12/2014 7:49:40 PM

My opinion is the Cowboys don't have the cap flexibility to pay Boldin what he deserves and has other more crying needs.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:50:26 PM

The Cowboys are a Romo back tweak away from 4-12. Will Jerry then….fall on his sword and hire a real GM? What would it take? 0-16?? An act of God?

by Meganutt2/12/2014 7:51:01 PM

The only way Jones will hire a general manager that has more power than the owner is if he does fall on a sword and is unable to perform his current duties.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:51:40 PM

Dave Moore I'm appointing you GM of Cowboys, what is your first move to improve this team? Day one, what is your first move?

by Stephen J2/12/2014 7:52:31 PM

Thank you for the confidence you have shown in me. First thing I do is put all of our focus on the draft with this mandate: acquire at least two additional picks and come out of this draft with three players we believe can step in and start from Day One on the defensive side of the ball. Second thing I do is give myself a 10-year contract.

by David Moore2/12/2014 7:54:29 PM

Well, on that remarkably shallow note _ really, who would sign me to a 10-year deal? _ it's time to bid adieu. Or say good bye. Take your pick. Thanks for your time and we'll do it again soon.